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Taylor Kitsch Declines Full-Time Role in Peacock’s Friday Night Lights Reboot

The reboot is in early development at Peacock under leadership of Jason Katims, Peter Berg, Brian Grazer, Kristen Zolner, with casting still to be announced.

Friday Night Lights Cast Pictured: (l-r) Gaius Charles as Brian "Smash" Williams, Jesse Plemons as Landry Clarke, Minka Kelly as Lyla Garrity, Scott Porter as Jason Street, Aimee Teegarden as Julie Taylor, Connie Britton as Tami Taylor, Kyle Chandler as Eric Taylor, Zach Gilford as Matt Saracen, Adrianne Palicki as Tyra Collette, Taylor Kitsch as Tim Riggins.
Taylor Kitsch attends a SiriusXM town hall on Aug. 4, 2025, in New York City.
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Overview

  • Taylor Kitsch confirmed he was asked to reprise Tim Riggins but will not return as a series regular for the upcoming revival.
  • The actor remains open to a brief cameo while focusing on his 22-acre Montana retreat for veterans and those battling addiction.
  • Original creative leads showrunner Jason Katims, producer Peter Berg and executive producers Brian Grazer and Kristen Zolner are overseeing the reboot at Peacock.
  • Peacock’s official logline describes the new series as following a ragtag Texas high school football team and their interim coach rebuilding after a devastating hurricane.
  • No casting announcements have been made and it is unclear which, if any, legacy cast members will appear in the revival.